Basel - Lonza announced today that it has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT's) Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) a program dedicated to establishing technology transfer and research collaboration between industry and academia for societal benefit.

As the pace of technological advances accelerates, the ILP is committed to translating fundamental discoveries into productive, applied interaction with industry.

The agreement aims to develop a mutually beneficial relationship between MIT and Lonza, bringing new opportunities for dialogue between research scientists and faculty members as well as student exchanges and sharing management practices. Lonza will count on the multidisciplinary expertise of over 300 research centers and institutes, more than 3000 researchers, and the possibility to connect with over 1700 technology-based startups connected to MIT.

Lonza is committed to delivering increasingly complex medicines to market in record time and to anticipate the requirements for scaling emerging modalities, ensuring innovation in medicines reaches patients.

About Lonza

Lonza is a leading global supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We work to promote a healthier lifestyle and prevent illness by supporting our customers to deliver innovative medicines that help treat or even cure a wide range of diseases. This is complemented by our broad range of microbial control solutions, which help to create and maintain a healthy environment.

Patients and consumers benefit from how we apply our scientific knowledge and advanced manufacturing technologies to the healthcare, hygiene and fast-moving consumer goods markets and to developing preservation and protection materials.

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today is a well-respected global company with more than 100 sites and offices and approximately 15,500 full-time employees worldwide (at the end of 2019). The company generated sales of CHF 5.9 billion in 2019 with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.6 billion.

Contact:

Dr. Kristin Koehler

Tel: +41 61 316 8782

Email: kristin.koehler@lonza.com

Additional Information and Disclaimer

Lonza Group Ltd has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It has a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ('SGX-ST'). Lonza Group Ltd is not subject to the SGX-ST's continuing listing requirements but remains subject to Rules 217 and 751 of the SGX-ST Listing Manual.

Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and estimates of Lonza Group Ltd, although Lonza Group Ltd can give no assurance that these expectations and estimates will be achieved. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty and are qualified in their entirety. The actual results may differ materially in the future from the forward-looking statements included in this news release due to various factors. Furthermore, except as otherwise required by law, Lonza Group Ltd disclaims any intention or obligation to update the statements contained in this news release.

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